Mod Writing Desk
Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
Walnut writing desk model 804 designed in 1961 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. Tambour
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Marcel Breuer for Gavina Desk mod. Canaan
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Turin, Turin
have been endlessly influential in defining that place we call the modern world.
Here we have Desk mod
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Teak Desk Mod.36 by Severin Hansen for Haslev 1950s
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak desk, mod. 36 by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri Denmark 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Fine Teak Desk Mod.202 by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler 1953
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak desk, mod. 202 by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler Denmark 1953. Elegant shape
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Jean Maneval inspired white laminate desk with a two drawer rolling storage cabinet. In
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28 in W 67.88 in D 31.63 in
Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaas by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaas by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Desk mod. Canaas with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.55 in W 70.67 in D 23.63 in
Rare Børge Mogensen Teak Steel Desk Vintage Midcentury Soborg Mobler Danish Mod
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This desk is missing additional right side desk leaf, but unnecessary.
Rare and iconic Danish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 51.25 in D 31.5 in
Franco Albini desk with mobile chest of drawers mod. T22, Italian Design 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
This desk set with movable drawer unit is a classic rationalist design with attention to clean
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Writing Desk With Cats Eye Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Wakefield wheat. This sleek, study, understated and classic writing desk embraces a transition from art deco
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Fabric
Jürgen Lange, Secretary mod. Privé for Rosenthal Einrichtung, 1980
By Jürgen Lange
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
surfaces and slopes.
The result is a furniture "sculpture" that combines the advantages of a writing desk
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Acrylic, Wood
Hans Eichenberger, Secretary mod. HE for the Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz
By Hans Eichenberger, Kollection Röthlisberger Schweiz
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Postmodern secretary desk by Hans Eichenberger for Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz.
Two drawers
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 33.86 in D 24.41 in
Gianfranco Frattini, wood desk for Bernini, Italian design 1960 circa
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant desk mod. 530 created by Gianfranco Frattini with structure, supports and top in wood. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 33.47 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s
Desk mod. Comacina with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 26.78 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk, Style of Gio Ponti, c 1950s, Refinished
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk and his body of work.
This Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table would work great in a Mid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Rosewood & Lucite Desk by Poul Nørreklit for S.H. Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Rosewood and Lucite executive pedestal desk was designed by Poul Nørreklit and produced
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lucite, Rosewood
H 29 in W 71.75 in D 35.5 in
60s desk, Frattini style
Located in Felino, IT
al mod 530 della ditta Bernini. tutto impiallacciato in palissandro. molto curato nei dettagli. 5
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Gold Leaf Console, c 1949, Signed
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
investment for the decades ahead. This Parzinger console table / chest of drawer / small writing desk is an
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
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Danish Modern Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century desk, circa 1960's. Sleek uncluttered design with bookmatched veneer top. Four locking drawers with beautiful grain match up!
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch bookcases in Mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Secretary in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This secretary, crafted in rosewood and showcasing Danish design from the 1960s, epitomizes both functionality and aesthetic appeal. With its sleek lines and rich wood grain, it exu...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
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Rosewood
Danish Modern Executive Brazilian Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern executive rosewood desk designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has a very particular design that focuses on offering a large workspace a...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Smaller Danish Lady’s writing desk in mahogany with drawers and brass details
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in DK
This smaller Danish modern writing desk was designed ca. 1950 by Danish architect Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) and executed by manufacturer Fritz Hansen, Denmark. The model number is 178...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
H 29.14 in W 51.97 in D 27.56 in
Set of bookcases by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large set of original bookcases by architect Mogens Koch for master carpenter Rud. Rasmussen. 12 bookcases shown here. We offer the bookcases in any number of units (each unit is 76x...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
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Elm, Pine, Teak, Oak, Mahogany
PH Office Desk, Red Painted, Emerald Green Leather, Chrome, Satin Matte Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bold and colorful, this desk will add style and character too your working day. Poul Henningsen designed this masterpiece in 1935. A harmony of striking aesthetics and practicality, ...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Wood
H 30.32 in W 61.82 in D 28.35 in
Christian Liaigre Style Modern Desk
Located in New York, NY
Christian Liaigre (French, 1943-2020) style modern contemporary desk, with an oak wood veneer surface supported by a stainless steel frame.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen, Danish furniture designer and cabinet maker (1889-1965).
Elegant solid mahogany writing table.
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This unique writing desk has two drawers each side and one bigger drawer at center of the front and both sides and back are nicely finished. This desk was made at about 1950's from s...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
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Rosewood
Danish Rosewood Writing Desk in the Manner of Ole Wanscher
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 49" wide x 29.5" deep x 28.5" tall
Condition: In excellent original condition wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish desk, circa 1960's. Unique 5 legged design with metal pulls and a bank of drawers that all lock at the same time from the top! Finished on both sides, if placed in th...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rose Quartz, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning Biedermeier secretary was crafted in Denmark during a peak era known for high quality furniture craftsmanship. Enlarge photos to appreciate the beauty of the wood, note...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Secretaires
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Located in Zurich, Zurich
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Vanity Desk in suede leather mod. SFG15, 2015 Limited Special Edition
By Veruska Gennari
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Small Family Growing design series
Edition of 10 special desk in suede leather top designed by
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2010s Swiss Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
H 27.56 in W 57.09 in D 33.47 in
Finn Juhl for France & Søn Rosewood Diplomat Desk
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portland, OR
huge prices – this is an original! Recently refinished at the Good Mod.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Romeo Rega Brass, Chrome & Cut Glass Mirror Harlequin Style Dining Table / Desk
By Romeo Rega
Located in Houston, TX
table and/or desk. Italian elegance in chrome, brass and cut glass mirror. Each piece of cut glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 30.5 in W 87.5 in D 44.5 in
Mod 70's Bookmatched Olive Burl Writing Desk
Located in Danville, CA
Super stylish Bookmatched Olive Burl Veneer Writing Desk with a single drawer.
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables
Desk Mod. 530 Gianfranco Frattini's
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Enhance your workspace with Gianfranco Frattini's Mod. 530 Desk, a 1965 design work of art
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mod Aldo Tura Parchment Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
length and sides of the desk. Two drawers.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Wooden desk Gianfranco Frattini mod 530
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Torino, Piemonte
nelle gambe della scrivania.
Desk Model 530 designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Mod Campaign Desk or Vanity
By Bernhardt
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin white Campaign desk or vanity with folding a frame legs, three drawers, and bright chrome
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Jean Maneval Inspired Mod Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maneval style MOD white desk with rolling side drawers. In original condition with visible wear
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Fiberglass
Mod Pop Desk after Raymond Loewy, Circa 1970
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mold injection plastic drawer panels in white painted case with white laminate top on pair of painted cast metal 'Tulip' pedestal legs. An homage to Raymond Loewy. Produced by Broyhi...
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Italian Midcentury Rosewood Desk Mod. 530 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent Italian Midcentury rosewood writing desk has been designed by Gianfranco Frattini
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Central desk mod. Boomerang with wooden chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Rivoli, IT
Deliziosa scrivania da centro di produzione svedese con sedie in legno con seduta in tessuto bianco.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Franco Albini Poggi Wood Steel Desk Mod. Stadera Italy 1958 Excellent Patina
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Catania, IT
This Stadera desk/table designed by Franco Albini was manufactured by Poggi in Italy in 1958.
This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
H 28.75 in W 56.3 in D 32.68 in
20th Century Franco Albini for Poggi Large Desk mod. T22 in Wood, 50s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Turin, Turin
- architectures, interiors, design pieces.
Here we have a desk table mod. T22 designed in 1958 for Poggi. It
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
H 28.75 in W 77.96 in D 40.16 in
Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
plenty of storage space. On the front side there are ten large drawers. A writing surface can be pulled
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
of storage space. On the front side there are ten large drawers. A writing surface can be pulled out
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Desk, T95, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani, style mod erno Italian style, this desk is large and multifunctional, a well
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani T96 Desk for Tecno Late Sixties
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bari, IT
Certainly an icon of the 20th century, this desk mod. T96 designed by an equally iconic Italian
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Danish 1960s teak desk with three drawers container.
Mod. no 66, original manufacturers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Desk by Omann Junior, Denmark from the 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Omann Junior rosewood desk mod. 77, Denmark, 1960s.
Front with six drawers two of them lockable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Stunning Modern Two-Tone and Chrome Rectangular Steelcase Style Executive Desk
By Steelcase, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning modern two-tone and chrome Steelcase style desk. The top has been refinished with a unique
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.25 in W 77 in D 35 in
Warren Platner Rosewood and Granite Executive Desk for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece is a Warren Platner Executive Desk
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Granite, Stainless Steel
H 30.25 in W 84 in L 30.25 in
Carlo de Carli Important Desk in Wood Glass and Brass, 1950s Published
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
Important and rare desk by Carlo de Carli of the 1950s. With this desk Carlo de Carli poses the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 68.9 in D 46.46 in
Orix Schreibtisch von Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina für Molteni, 1970s
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni & C
Located in Hamburg, DE
- Rare desk Mod. Orix of the company Molteni Giussano, Italy
- The design is by the designers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 40.56 in D 24.81 in
1960s Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood "Ladies" Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
the desk. The desk tabletop writing surface has two lockable drawers, of equal size, with a key
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
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Rosewood
H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 27.17 in
Tommi Parzinger Mahogany Convertible Desk, Dining & Console Table, 1951, Signed
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Console Table with drop-leaves down: H 29.25" x W 38.5" x D 20"
As a Writing Table / Desk with one leaf
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
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Fruitwood, Mahogany
H 29.25 in W 38.5 in D 20 in
Thonet Bentwood Chair No. 221 Special Edition Mahogany Look, Austria, circa 1910
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
chair will fit perfect to our outstanding Art Nouveau bentwood writing table/ desk Attributed to Thonet
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
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Bentwood
H 34.6 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
Midcentury Mod Warren Platner Style Executive Desk
By Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury MOD executive desk with a slightly bowed front, vibrant red molded plastic lined
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Desk Mod. T96 for Tecno with 2 Adjustable Drawers
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Turin, Turin
with other furnishings, the desk was commissioned by Enrico Mattei to Osvaldo Borsani for the ENI
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
storage space. On the front side there are ten large drawers. A writing surface can be pulled out that
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Lou Hodges California Modern Pink Cerused Oak Desk, 1978, Signed
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This absolute show-stopper desk refinished in gorgeous pink cerused oak is by Lou Hodges, designed
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Rosewood and Ebonized Italian Modernist Desk Attr to Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible Italian Modernist Rosewood and Ebonized desk is attributed to Osvaldo Borsani and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 70.25 in D 30.5 in
Maitland Smith Tessellated Pink Marble and Brass Inlay Desk, circa 1980
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Maitland Smith two-drawer desk features impressive tessellated pink marble and stone
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables
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Stone, Marble, Brass
Rosewood and Aluminum Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Rosewood and Aluminum desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik was designed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
H 29 in W 61 in D 30 in
Zebrawood and Chrome Desk by Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller, circa 1970s
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Kneehole Desk by Count Alexis de Sakhoffsky for Heywood Wakefield, 1940s, Signed
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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H 29.75 in W 49.75 in D 24 in
Pierre Paulin for Baker Bird's-Eye Maple and Leather Top Geometric Desk, 1984
By Baker Furniture Company, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare desk by Pierre Paulin for 'The Paulin Collection' by Baker features incredible angular
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Birdseye Maple
H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in
Danish Mod Century Freestanding Wall Unit in Rosewood After Cado Ca 1950/1960's
By Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
supports. and black handles. The cabinets include a fall front writing desk, a record storage case, a 3
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
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Rosewood
H 72.5 in W 85 in D 16 in
Tommi Parzinger Mahogany Convertible Desk, Dining & Console Table, 1951, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tapered legs, a drop leaf and rotating design that allows the table to convert from console to desk to
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany
H 29.25 in W 38.5 in D 20 in
Gigi Radice for Minotti Wingback Chairs and Tommi Parzinger Dining Table
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Console Table with drop-leaves down: H 29.25" x W 38.5" x D 20"
As a Writing Table / Desk with one leaf up
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Midcentury Italian Writing Desk Mod.530
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Iconic midcentury Italian writing desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini in the 1957
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 37.01 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Modern Parsons Writing Desk by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
A modest table desk in walnut veneer and mahogany legs with a center pencil drawer flush to the
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut, Mahogany
French Mod-Provincial 1950's Oak Desk and Chair by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A French leather-topped oak desk with matching armchair, designed by Guillerme et Chambron in the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Fabric, Leather, Oak
Dattilo Desk by Olivetti
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Olivetti writing - typing mod. Arco, designer BBPR 1963, gray metal frame and plastic top
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk Arco - BBPR - Olivetti
Located in Milan, IT
Olivetti desk mod. Arco 1963 des. BBPR, metal table with plastic wood look
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Stow Davis Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Portland, OR
drawers, the desk has a quality top laminate inlay providing for an excellent writing surface with an
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk T69- Osvaldo Borsani- Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Desk mod. T69, designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1958 - black lacquered wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk 530- Gianfranco Frattini- Bernini, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Desk mod. 530 designer Gianfranco Frattini- production Bernini
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Beautiful Shaped Scandinavian Modern Desk in Teak
By Göran Strand
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Swedish desk mod. A10 deisgned by Görand Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik in the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Industrial Tanker Desk of Steel with Chrome Trim
Located in Madison, WI
Industrial tanker desk from the 1950s. Solid steel frame with chrome trim and formica top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rosewood Desk by Gunni Oman, Denmark, 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rosewood desk Mod. 77 by Gunni Oman, Denmark, 1960s.
Full restored, very good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Kneehole Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
A classic kneehole desk with round brass door knocker drawer pulls, three drawers in each pedestal
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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Mod Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mod writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every mod writing desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mod writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right mod writing desk, those designed in modern, Hollywood Regency and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Bernini, Charak Furniture Company and Gianfranco Frattini each produced at least one beautiful mod writing desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mod Writing Desk?
Prices for a mod writing desk start at $5,364 and top out at $14,500 with the average selling for $7,150.
Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
Questions About Mod Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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